Lemon Pepper Chicken Breast
A flavorful lemon pepper chicken breast dish that transforms simple ingredients into a family favorite with zesty goodness.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Paleo
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 chicken breasts
- 2 lemons, juiced
- 1 tablespoon lemon zest
- 2 teaspoons black pepper
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme or rosemary (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
- In a bowl, mix lemon juice, lemon zest, olive oil, black pepper, salt, garlic powder, and thyme or rosemary.
- Coat the chicken breasts with the lemon mixture and place them in a baking dish.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes or until the chicken is cooked through and reaches an internal temperature of 165°F (74°C).
- Let it rest for a few minutes before slicing and serving.
Notes
For more intense flavor, marinate the chicken for a few hours or overnight. Crispy edges can be achieved by broiling for a few minutes after baking.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 4g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 45g
- Cholesterol: 120mg
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